Whitecliff View

Julie is a very nice host! After check out she also allowed me to stay on and do some work in the communal area. The room was nicely cleaned every day and was very generously stocked with coffee and tea

I stayed twice at this hotel this past week as it was very close to my mothers care home. The rooms were lovely. I had room 1 for 2 nights then after a night at home on the mainland I returned and was given room 2. The rooms were clean and cosy, with an excellent choice of hot drinks in the room. I was allowed to come and go as I pleased, which was important as mum was very poorly. I had the continental breakfast on one of the mornings. The staff could not do enough for me during my stay. They were kind, helpful and compassionate. If ever I return to Sandown I’ll book this lovely guest house.

We were greated with no breakfast included but you could pay an additional £5 for continental or £8 for English - why not just include it in the cost. Needless to say did not take advantage and didn't see anyone in the small dinning area either. We were offered use of microwave for evening but to be honest after a big lunch we only had snacks in our room so all good. Room was large and had small fridge which was useful for milk and other items so we could have tea/coffee/beer/juice. Good base but not much happening in Sandown (seems a little run down, with lots of places closed) but beach is large and clean and within walking distance.

We arrived early evening as booked. Hotel was locked up, no one answered the door or the phone. The answerphone said you can’t leave a message and didn’t redirect, surely technology has reached the island! We had paid but after waiting 20 mins had to leave to find somewhere else to stay.